City

Ontario, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Malheur County  ·  Oregon

👥19,879Population
💰$48,442Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$220,600Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.3%Hispanic: 35.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White57.3%
Hispanic35.4%
Black1.5%
Asian1.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma204 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,507 (29.8%)
Some College2,508 (21.3%)
Associates2,367 (20.1%)
Bachelors1,264 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,911 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College21.3%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,442 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$220,600 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units6,730
Vacant Units769

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Ontario, OR

Ontario is a city in Oregon, located in Malheur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,879 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Ontario is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,442 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ontario is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ontario is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.32%).

Ontario, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Ontario
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97914 19,879 $48,442 $220,600 $813 4.8% 27.0% 61.8%